Instructor & Staff Opportunities in Northern California

Location: Mostly around Sacramento region

Job Overview:

Join an elite group of professionals who teach lifesaving skills in a variety of classes. As an Urban Rescue Instructor, you’ll prepare lesson plans, demonstrate techniques, and provide feedback to students. Classes are conducted at local businesses, schools, community centers, and other locations. You’ll travel to different settings and perform on-site training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engaging lectures, hands on skills, and realistic scenarios.
• Ensure the safety of all participants and staff. 
• Set up, transport, organize, and maintain all class materials and equipment necessary to run the course.
• Provide high-quality, engaging instruction to participants.
• Prepare and teach lesson plans in alignment with required guidelines, teaching methods, and content requirements.
• Follow standard course curriculum.
• Demonstrate techniques and ensure students’ understanding and mastery of the subject matter.
• Evaluate performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, partners, students, and coworkers.
• Perform daily routine duties as assigned.
• Maintain thorough familiarity with treatment protocols and company policies.
• Complete administrative work in a timely and thorough manner.
• Adapt to different teaching situations.
• Exhibit leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Make learning fun!

Requirements:

• Reliability and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in online, web-based technology, including learning management systems.
• Access to a phone, laptop, internet, and email.
• Ability to travel to worksites with a valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk for the entire shift, and bend/kneel on the floor to demonstrate resuscitation techniques.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Emergency medical experience (Lifeguard, EMR, WFR, EMT, EMT-P, Firefighter, etc.).
• Teaching experience in CPR, First Aid, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of class content, techniques, and best practices.
• Certifications as an instructor through Health & Safety Institute (HSI), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Heart Association (AHA).
• Availability to work weekends and evenings occasionally.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Flexible scheduling (Weekdays, Evenings, & Weekends).
• Opportunities for advancement, based on performance and availability.
• Instructor training provided for the right candidates (company assists with certification fees).
• Mileage reimbursement for travel to class locations.
• Option to take on additional office work (administrative tasks, equipment maintenance, curriculum development, etc.).
• Specialization available in one area (Urban Rescue, Aquatic Rescue, or Wilderness Medicine) with opportunities to expand into other divisions.
• Wide range of classes to teach.
• No required uniform (business casual is acceptable).

Company Description:

We provide a wide range of courses across three divisions: Urban Rescue, Aquatic Rescue, and Wilderness Medicine. Our clients are mainly based in Northern California, with headquarters in Sacramento, CA. We are committed to providing hands-on, high-quality training and legendary customer service. Our goal is to empower individuals to act safely and confidently in an emergency. We offer training in Stop the Bleed, American Red Cross, Health & Safety Institute programs, and our own branded courses.

We are seeking competent, professional Instructors to support our clients by delivering exceptional training experiences.

Join us and help make a difference by teaching lifesaving skills to businesses, individuals, and communities!

Location: Northern California

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $225-315 per day, depending on experience, certifications, and course type.
Schedule: Flexible, 2 weekend classes per month with options for additional hours if desired.

Job Overview:

Join an elite group of professionals who teach lifesaving skills in wilderness and remote environments teaching primarily Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification courses. As a Wilderness Medicine Instructor, you’ll prepare lesson plans, demonstrate techniques, and provide hands-on training in backcountry first aid scenarios. Classes are conducted at outdoor locations, camps, businesses, and community centers. You’ll travel to different settings mostly in Northern California and perform on-site training to ensure participants gain the confidence and skills to handle emergencies in remote areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of all participants.
• Set up, transport, and organize all class materials necessary to run the course.
• Provide high-quality, engaging instruction to participants.
• Prepare and teach lesson plans in alignment with required guidelines, teaching methods, and content requirements.
• Follow standard course curriculum.
• Demonstrate techniques and ensure students’ understanding and mastery of the subject matter.
• Evaluate performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, partners, students, and coworkers.
• Perform daily routine duties as assigned.
• Maintain thorough familiarity with treatment protocols and company policies.
• Complete administrative work in a timely and thorough manner.
• Adapt to different teaching situations.
• Exhibit leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Represent the company professionally with clients, participants, and partner organizations 

Requirements:

• Backcountry experience
• Reliable and professional with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong teaching and facilitation skills in outdoor or educational settings
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (rain, heat, cold)
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk for the entire shift, and bend/kneel on the floor to demonstrate resuscitation techniques.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment and maintained throughout employment.
• Access to phone, internet, and email for communication and admin work
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Skills in Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior EMS or first responder experience (Lifeguard, EMR, WFR, EMT, EMT-P, Firefighter, SAR, etc.) and/or
• Wilderness guide, educator, outdoor experience
• Wilderness medicine instructor certification (HSI, ARC, NOLS, SOLO, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of class content, techniques, and best practices.
• Cultural competency working with diverse populations
• Background in education or outdoor teaching roles

Why Join Us?

• Flexible scheduling
• Mileage reimbursement/travel per diem for travel to class sites
• Instructor training and certification assistance available for the right candidate
• Opportunities to expand into other training divisions as desired
• No required uniform – field-appropriate attire is acceptable

Company Description

We provide a wide range of courses across three divisions: Urban Rescue, Aquatic Rescue, and Wilderness Medicine. Our clients are mainly based in Northern California, with headquarters in Sacramento, CA. We are committed to providing hands-on, high-quality training and legendary customer service. Our goal is to empower individuals to act safely and confidently in an emergency. We offer training in Stop the Bleed, American Red Cross, Health & Safety Institute programs, and our own branded courses.

We are seeking competent, professional Instructors to support our clients by delivering exceptional training experiences.

Join us and help empower students with the knowledge and skills to respond to emergencies in the backcountry and beyond!

Keywords: Outdoor Instructor, Outdoor Educator, Ski Patrol, Search & Rescue, Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, EMT, Backcountry Guide, Hiking Guide, Wilderness EMT, Wilderness Guide

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location: On the road